island

noun

A landmass, especially one smaller than a continent, entirely surrounded by water.

noun

Something resembling an island, especially in being isolated or surrounded, as.

noun

An unattached kitchen counter providing easy access from all sides.

noun

A raised curbed area, often used to delineate rows of parking spaces or lanes of traffic.

noun

The superstructure of a ship, especially an aircraft carrier.

noun

A cluster of cells differing in structure or function from the cells constituting the surrounding tissue.

transitive verb

To make into or as if into an island; insulate.

To cause to become or appear like an island; insulate.

To dot as with islands.

noun

A tract of land surrounded by water, whether of the sea, a river, or a lake: in contradistinction to mainland or continent.